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AV53 MJY

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,168 mi
Last recorded52,168 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MJY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 52,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 52,066 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,061 miles

under side corroded slight brake bind

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,674 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 50,674 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,471 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 24 Sep 2012 47,471 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,583 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 42,583 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,499 miles

washer motor starting to go weak.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,103 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,069 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,078 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 22,078 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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AV53 MJY is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 MJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV53 MJY registered?

AV53 MJY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AV53 MJY safe to buy?

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